Thinking about ditching wood, pavers, and concrete for a cheap & easy pea granite patio? If you're trying to avoid constant ...

Congratulations! You've decided on crushed stone for your garden pathways. But the pros and cons of limestone versus gravel ...

If you want to start a garden, but you don't have time to tend to one, turn to a system that's been growing in popularity for its eco-friendly and low maintenance reputation: gravel gardens. It's a ...

Drought-tolerant plants are skyrocketing in popularity as summers get hotter and extreme events like heat domes become more frequent. Many drought-tolerant plants resist being spoiled and languish in ...

Choosing a landscaping gravel isn't just about finding something quick to fill all of the empty space. Having the ability to sort through the different types of gravel allows you to opt for a variety ...

The phrase “gravel garden” doesn’t resonate with Jeff Epping, although he’s a leading proponent of adopting this planting style, which is beautiful and exceptionally resilient. “I’ve never liked the ...

If you’re tired of watering your lawn to keep it alive, or if you live somewhere with water use restrictions, you may have given up on having a garden. In places where it’s hard to keep traditional ...

A gardener raises plants for their beauty, a botanist studies them for their biology, but in anyone who tends a garden there’s the soul of a scientist. Plants grown for delight also invite inspection ...

Though there are several helpful tips for growing a thriving herb garden, if you really want to set your herb garden up for success, start by improving what's beneath your plants: the soil. Many herbs ...